Waitlisted Volunteer Email Week 1

Happy April! We hope your month is off to a great start. We’ve got a couple of special events happening in the next couple of months just for you and your teenagers, so keep reading!

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Next month, we’re hosting an event for teenagers and the parents (or parent figures) who love them. We’d love to see you there!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER MEETING(S)
Now that the school year is off to a great start, it’s time to learn and grow together at our very first volunteer meeting of the year! We hope to see you there as we learn about [add your own topic(s)] together.

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: SUMMER CAMP
This summer, we’re planning an incredible camp experience for students! If you’d like to join us, make sure you’re registered before the deadline.

WAITLISTED: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON DOUBTS & QUESTIONS
WEEK 1 BIG IDEA: God has a plan, but we might have to wait for it.

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Waiting is inevitable. It could mean that the stadium is at capacity, there aren’t enough tables at your favorite restaurant on your birthday, the pair of shoes you really wanted is out of stock. Or, it could be more serious things like waiting for test results or waiting on help while making a big decision. Abraham and Sarah. Paul and Silas. Saul and David. David and Goliath. Their stories all have something to teach students about what is happening during the season of being “waitlisted”. God has a plan, but we might have to wait for it. And, while we’re waiting, God is faithful, listening, and hopes you don’t give up— because God doesn’t give up on you.

DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK’S SMALL GROUP GUIDE

Teenagers might be facing some major disappointments for the first time in their lives — and they need you to help guide them through it. Here’s how: 1) Let them feel it. 2) Offer perspective. 3) Share your stories of disappointment. 4) Assure them they’ll be okay.

If you’re subscribed to Grow Your Ministry, now would be a good time to attach Volunteer Tip Video #9 from your Volunteer section.

At least once this month, choose a volunteer to celebrate. Add their picture and a few sentences about what makes them awesome!

We know you’re learning a lot about teenagers while you lead them, so we’d love to learn alongside you. What’s one thing you’ve learned this year that every volunteer should know?